Joint Pain in Low Back, Elbow, and Foot Intensifies Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
New research indicates that individuals suffering with osteoarthritis knee pain experience greater knee pain if they also have pain in their low back, elbow or foot on the same side as the affected knee. The full research study is published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
The study completed on 1,389 arthritis patients ages 45-79 confirms that osteoarthritis knee pain, the leading cause of disability in the U.S according to the CDC, rarely occurs in isolation.
Whenever I consult with individuals who have suffered with knee pain for a few years or even a few months most of them will complain of either low back, hip or foot pain. Usually, this is because they have altered their gait and over time it has affected the other weight bearing joints. It is not unusual for patients to complete our Cold Laser Knee Program, experience pain relief and as a result change their gait back to a more ‘normal’ one. However, due to months or years of improper biomechanics the individuals low back continues to hurt. If this is the case and if necessary, I will refer them to my associate Dr. Robert Hanson, D.C., for a complete evaluation of their low back to find out if it would be appropriate for them to start a Cold Laser Back Program.
In addition, individuals complaining of foot pain are often referred to a podiatrist to find out if the problem can be resolved with a simple orthotic. Finally, patients complaining of hip pain arising from the hip joint itself (and not referred from the low back) are referred to an orthopedic doctor.
At the DFW Spine & Joint Center, our goal is not only to help you achieve knee pain relief but we want you feeling your best. In order to accomplish this it is sometimes vital to get other doctors involved in your health care.
If you live in the Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding areas call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program. Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief!
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Professional for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“Helping People with Knee Pain in the Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas since 2001.”
Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Intensified By Low Back and Other Joint Pain | Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Alexandra Schnee, D.C. shares research results that identify how low back pain,along with other joint pain can intensify osteoarthritis knee pain.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Boost the Effectiveness of Glucosamine
Recently in the Journal of Advances in Therapy German researchers discovered that adding omega-3 fatty acids (from fish oil) to glucosamine sulfate improves the symptoms of arthritis compared to just taking glucosamine alone.
One hundred seventy seven men and women diagnosed with moderate to severe hip or knee osteoarthritis were randomly placed in two groups. The first group received glucosamine sulfate without omega-3 and the other group received glucosamine sulfate with the omega-3 fatty acid. Both groups took the supplements for 26 weeks.
Eighty percent of the group noticed a reduction in pain, 44% of those were from the group that received the combination of glucosamine and omega-3, and 32% of those were from the group that received only the glucosamine sulfate.
The authors of the study remarked that glucosamine sulfate improves cartilage metabolism, and omega-3’s help further reduce degradation of cartilage by reducing inflammation which ultimately helps reduce pain and swelling.
Note: Glucosamine/Chondroitan/MSM should be used as a SUPPLEMENT to care. It is not a ‘cure all’ but if the correct dose and correct type of glucosamine is taken daily then you will notice a difference overall symptomatically. (Please keep in mind that not all glucosamine is created equal. This is a topic that I discuss with my patients because there seems to be a lot of confusion about it.)
If you have chronic pain in your knees due to arthritis, ‘bone on bone’ knee pain, meniscus tear knee pain, a Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis knee pain, bursitis knee pain, a knee injury, or unsuccessful arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas – Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief! or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas – Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
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Dallas Cold Laser Chiropractor, Dr.Schnee explains how Omega-3 fatty acids help enhance the effectiveness of glucosamine which is good for knee joints
Start Eating Cherries, It May Help Ease Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
The Baylor Research Institute conducted a 12 week pilot study on a total of 20 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study involved patients taking the equivalent of 100 tart cherries crushed in a pill form daily. The study found that after 12 weeks between 50 and 60 percent of patients experienced relief by taking just one pill a day. A randomized trial will be completed in 2010 to validate the pilot study. If the results of this study show that the patients who took cherry pills improved then this will give patients another natural option for managing osteoarthritis knee pain. (1)
If you’re searching for alternatives to managing your chronic knee pain because of arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief! or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Therapy Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pain for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
Cherries Said to Help with Osteoarthritis Knee Pain | Dallas-Fort Worth
Its been found that eating cherries can help with osteoarthritis knee pain.Paired with Dr.Schnee’s cold laser therapy in Dallas is great for knee pain
- Smith Amy Lynn. Cherry Picking (for Arthritis Relief). Baylor Health . January 2010; pg 5.
Vitamin D3: “The Next Cure-All Vitamin” for Joint Pain and Other Chronic Diseases
If your doctor hasn’t discussed the benefits of Vitamin D3 with you the chances are he will in the near future. At one time no one knew about the benefits of Omega 3’s and fish oil. Now virtually every doctor recommends supplementing your diet with them. Similarly, vitamin D3 is becoming the next ‘cure all’ supplement that has the research to back it up.
For instance, research indicates that knowing your Vitamin D level may actually be more important at determining your overall health and long-term health problems than cholesterol. Low Vitamin D levels are associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, most cancers, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, autism, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, frequent infections, colds and flu (1, 2)
If you suffer with knee pain you may want to consider supplementing with vitamin D3 because low Vitamin D levels can also promote the expression of chronic pain. Research indicates that bone pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and fibromyalgia can be exacerbated if there are low levels of Vitamin D3. (3, 4).
The only way you can get vitamin D naturally is by getting adequate sun. Most of us don’t get enough sunshine therefore most of us are deficient in vitamin D. In addition, virtually no food contains Vitamin D3 except oily fish consumed in large quantities in the traditional Eskimo diet.
Your doctor can test you to find out your levels of Vitamin D3. The optimal range is between 40-60 ng/ml and most people who do not take Vitamin D3 are in the 10-30 ng/ml range. It takes about 2,000-4000 IUs to get the level of Vitamin D3 to 40 ng/ml.
Adding Vitamin D3 to your arsenal of supplements is a simple yet effective change you can make especially if you’re suffering from chronic knee and joint pain.
If you have chronic knee pain due to of arthritis, ‘bone on bone’, a meniscus tear, Baker’s Cyst, tendonitis, bursitis, a knee injury, or unsuccessful arthroscopic knee surgery, and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area call our office at 214- 596-1051 to find out if you’re a candidate for Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program.
Or if you would like more information about Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program fill out the form on the right side of this screen to get your FREE report mailed to you entitled, Amazing Cold Laser Therapy the Missing Link to Knee Pain Relief! or visit http://www.helpmykneepain.com
Or visit http://www.coldlasertherapy.com to review the other Cold Laser Therapy Programs the DFW Spine & Joint Center offers.
Dr. Alexandra K. Schnee, B.S.,D.C.,-Your Cold Laser Therapy Doctor for the Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee Pian for the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas Area-“ Dr. Schnee’s Cold Laser Knee Program Has Been Helping People with Knee Pain and Joint Pain in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Since 2001.”
D3: The Vitamin to Help Cure Joint Diseases and Pains | Dallas-Fort Worth
Irving Cold Laser Therapy Doctor,Dr.Schnee shares some insight on Vitamin D3, which is said to be the pill that could help knee joint pain and disease
- Grant WB, Holick MF. Benefits and requirements of vitamin D for optimal health: a review. Alltern Med Rev. 2005; 10(2):94-111.
- Cannell JJ, Hollis BW. Use of vitamin D in Clinical practice. Altern Med Rev. 2008; 13(1):6-20.
- Holick MF. Vitamin D Deficiency: what a pain it is. MayClin Proc. 2003; 78:1457-59.
